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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 2h

She *absolutely* needs kisses from Kat.

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 2h

This is so cool!

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Alex Segura @alexsegura.bsky.social · 2h

Just announced at NYCC: I’m writing a KNOW YOUR RIGHTS comic with artist @davidhahn.bsky.social in partnership with @nycschools.bsky.social #civicsforall comics program, covering and explaining student rights when it comes to immigration enforcement.

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Jenny @kaijuandthequeen.bsky.social · 2h

Been a minute since I've drawn anything, so here's @planetx.bsky.social's Galaxy

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 2h

Omigosh! I love it!

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 2h

She can, but she uses her powers to do it, so it's kind of cheating.

Listen, based on what you tell us about Galaxy is great and all. But I remain unconvinced! Can she beatbox or not??? 😤😤

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 2h

Galaxy/Escapade

What would be your favorite DC/Marvel mash-up to write?

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 2h

It's really important to know what your main character WANTS and what they NEED (not the same thing).

Your goal as a writer is to deny your characters what they want as long as possible while you give them what they need.

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 2h

I write down everything I want to happen as brief scene descriptions, in no particular order. Then I re-arrange those moments so that it makes sense as a narrative. I add some connective scenes so the whole thing flows, and boom! Outline.

How do you go about outlining a story? Do you have an ending or outcome in mind and fill in the story backwards? Do you start with a beginning and see where the story takes you? Something else?

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 2h

Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Fire, Ice, Guy Gardner, Martian Manhunter, Elongated Man.

Whats the default Justice League lineup in your head?

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 3h

Superman plays a large part, which was a absolute dream to write.

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 3h

So many ways! GALAXY: THE PRETTIEST STAR was a rural story that took place over the entirety of Autumn. GALAXY: AS THE WORLD FALLS DOWN happens over 2 days in Metropolis. Its much more intense, with much higher stakes and some really wonderful guest stars.

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 3h

I love talking about my books, so I imagine such an interview would be easy, Anonymous Person.

I hope I learn who you are!

Oh good so I have some time to write up more questions for when I try to get an interview with you to promote your books

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 3h

No, I don't have a badge.

I would love to see you *outside* the convention, though.

Alex Jaffe “Alex Jaffe” Alex Jaffe @alexjaffe.bsky.social · 3h

You gonna come see me by the MAPPA booth?

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 3h

I'm a big fan of words that feel needlessly archaic. Tatterdemalion, for example.

I was *so happy* to find a gathering of hawks in midair is called a "kettle."

What's your favorite word to use in writing?

Panels from HAWKGIRL: ONCE UPON A GALAXY by Jadzia Axelrod, Amancay Nahuelpan, Adriano Lucas, Alex Guimarães, Carrie Strachan, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. The first panel has Vulpecula with a wide smile and more eyes than usual. She says "...I'D NEVER BELIEVE IT, IF YOU TOLD ME. NOT IN A MILLION YEARS. BUT HERE IT IS, IN FRONT OF MY OWN EYES..."

The second panel has what Vulpecula is apparently seeing with all those eyes: Hawkgirl, covered in bleeding wounds, surrounded by hawks. Vulpecula says "...THE GIRL WITH A KETTLE 'ROUND HER HEART."

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 3h

Not yet. It should be out in April of next year, so you've got some time.

Do we have a FOC date for your Justice League issue?

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 4h

I'm going to have the briefest of Office Hours today on the train to NYC, so get your get your questions in early. Questions about writing (general) and my writing (particular) will be given priority.

Comment here to leave a question.

Or you can use this handy-dandy anonymo-tron: ngl.link/planetx2

Anonymous messages!

ngl.link

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 4h

I'm going to have the briefest of Office Hours today on the train to NYC, so get your get your questions in early. Questions about writing (general) and my writing (particular) will be given priority.

Comment here to leave a question.

Or you can use this handy-dandy anonymo-tron: ngl.link/planetx2

Anonymous messages!

ngl.link

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ceej @ceej.online · 11h

damn. hoping it at least signifies something

William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 12h

It is a tale
Told by an idiot

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 12h

There's a theme park ride.

If the *ride* is successful, you make another movie so the ride stays desirable in people's imagination.

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Charlie Jane "Lessons in Magic and Disaster" Anders 🏳️‍⚧ @charliejane.bsky.social · 1d

Heyyyy! Wanna do something awesome for trans creators today?

Galaxy 2: As the World Falls Down is available for preorder. It's the sequel to Galaxy the Prettiest Star by @planetx.bsky.social and @ryehickman.bsky.social and it's gonna be BEAUTIFUL.

LINK:
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/799756...

Galaxy 2: As The World Falls Down by Jadzia Axelrod: 9781799503446 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

The highly anticipated sequel to the YA trans coming-out graphic novel Galaxy: The Prettiest Star brings more romance, more action, and more queer joy as Taylor faces her biggest fear: the Vane. Tayl...

www.penguinrandomhouse.com

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 22h

Today's Style

Jadzia is wearing a necklace with a small heart-shaped carnelian pendant, a long dark grey cardigan over a short black minidress, grey and black striped knee socks with raccoon faces at the top and pink Converse sneakers.

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · Dec 20

I love a comfort character meme.

A panel from HAWKGIRL #4, where Galaxy's speech balloon has been altered to say "I think we're going to have to kill this guy, Kendra," to which Kendra responds "Wait, wha--?"

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 16h

Bold Why GIF

ALT: Bold Why GIF

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Jodie Troutman @longtalljodie.com · 16h

Independent comics as an industry would barely exist these days without the tireless efforts of Kickstarter's staff behind the scenes. As they advise, keep supporting all the amazing projects you already are, but have their back in the process.

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 8d

‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️

As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.

WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.

Kickstarter United is on strike!
We are not asking for a boycott! Creators & Allies: Please continue to support & use the platform
swipe for ways to show your solidarity

Why We're Striking
A codified 4-day work week.
We simply want to protect the way we've been working for over 3.5 years. The 4dww has proven benefits, such as increased productivity and improved employee satisfaction. It's part of what makes Kickstarter a special, innovative place to work.
Fair pay for our lowest-paid workers.
We're fighting for livable minimum salaries for roles that are undervalued by the market but crucial to keeping Kickstarter running. We believe none of our workers should struggle to make ends meet.

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